AN OUTPATIENT was left stranded at Leighton Hospital after its steep increase in car park charges failed to be updated on the hospital’s website.

Paul Latham, who lives at Weston, had to wait around for almost an hour after his appointment while he got hold of the extra £1 he needed to get out of the car park.

Project manager Paul, who has been attending weekly physiotherapy appointments at the hospital for the past eight months, said he was “disgusted” that the hospital’s website had not shown the correct parking charges.

“Due to working outside the area, I relied on the website, and accepted that it would be kept up to date especially with such issues as car parking,” he said.

“I only had £2 on me because that’s what I am used to putting in for my one-hour appointment so I was taken by surprise when the machine was asking for £3.”

He added: “I really don’t know why they are still advertising the lower charges on their website. I had to get hold of my parents who eventually drove from Shavington to give me an extra £1 to pay the £3 charge. This act in itself is causing more environmental damage to the planet, when it was stated a reason for raising the charges was to decrease car use.”

“I am sorry that as a result of the misinformation, he felt stranded at our hospital. Our security staff, or staff on the reception desk, are on hand to help resolve issues such as these as they arise.

“The website has been updated with the correct information and I apologise for any inconvenience to any of our patients or visitors.”